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Opinion 90-63
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Appropriations and Expenditures … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - dinner for volunteer … are also authorized to accept gifts, absolutely or "in trust", when such gifts will further a proper public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Opinion 92-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … to justify the expenditure and the cost is reasonable in relation to the benefits received by the district. You ask … purchase equipment for use by its volunteer firefighters in connection with physical fitness training to improve or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 98 - 19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment … Installment Purchase Contracts (referendum requirement for in fire district) REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for in fire district for installment purchase contract) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Opinion 2002-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Privately-owned cemetery … Law (§119-aa et seq .) relates to historic preservation in local governments. This article establishes a "framework … … historic and cultural properties under their jurisdiction in a spirit of stewardship and trusteeship for future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10-0Opinion 2002-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Privately-owned cemetery … Law (§119-aa et seq .) relates to historic preservation in local governments. This article establishes a "framework … … historic and cultural properties under their jurisdiction in a spirit of stewardship and trusteeship for future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , City of Troy and the Village of Victor . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. However, the … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The town’s 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2085
… for their work location. Affected Employees: Employees in hourly or annual positions who meet the eligibility … increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental positions. The Director of the Budget … other non-statutory positions paid using an hourly rate. In accordance with the following Budget bulletin the minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2085-december-2022-increase-minimum-wageOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… all employees new to their positions and is conducted both in the classroom and in various train yards. Training for Conductors and Engineers … alongside a permanent employee to use the skills taught in class. Induction Training also includes quizzes, tests, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-0Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… scattered throughout the local communities as well as in multiple dwelling units. PCMH must file an annual … and/or safety of clients. Also, we identified: $697,938 in unsupported and/or inappropriate expenses charged to the … professional fees and staff travel. Deficiencies in efforts by OMH program staff to follow up on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthFund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… We consider environmental, social and governance factors in our investment process because they can influence both … We consider environmental, social and governance factors in our investment process because they can influence both … and retaining dedicated, excellent people. We believe in empowering individuals and holding them accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses
… and rehabilitation of approximately 30,500 individuals in custody and the supervision of over 35,000 parolees … Many of the Department’s employees operate its vehicles in its day-to-day operations. These operators are required to … and repair services, administered by the Contractor. In addition, the Department also operates fueling stations at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-transportation-services-and-expensesOversight of Shelter Placements
… services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for providing fiscal oversight of the … the process, the caseworker recommends the type of shelter in which the client should be placed, a case manager confirms … there is limited assurance that clients were being placed in and/or transferred to shelter that could best provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsWelcome Center and Rest Area Planning and Implementation
… to ensure its customers – those who live, work, and travel in New York State – have a safe, efficient, balanced, and … on interstate highways. The Rest Area Plan, last issued in July 1998, is the Department’s comprehensive Statewide … our audit fieldwork, several Welcome Centers were opened in fall 2018. Three of them (Western, Capital Region, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/20/welcome-center-and-rest-area-planning-and-implementationCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… April 1, 2015 through January 9, 2019. About the Program In February 2007, Jonathan Carey, a 13-year-old non-verbal … autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of … several unexplained injuries, unauthorized changes in treatment, and suspected abuse and neglect while at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-171
… The Unified Courts System maintains its own positions in the PayServ System. While most of the functionality within … each incumbent that would be affected by an update in Position Data. All incumbents of the affected position … is saved. If the agency user saves a transaction in Position Management and the Update Incumbents box is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-171-changes-position-management-update-incumbent-process-unifiedState Police Bulletin No. SP-233
… Employees: Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the State Police … 2022 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/07/2022. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 07 or Bargaining Unit 17 who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-233-2022-state-police-hazardous-duty-payRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … other entities. Develop procedures for making deposits in a timely manner to ensure funds are protected and earning … these payments can be approved by the governing board in time to avoid late payment charges. Consider using online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsTown of Plattekill – Information Technology (2025M-132)
… the risks of attack by preparing personnel to respond in a practiced and cohesive way. These measures are essential … lose important data and suffer a serious interruption in operations. Weaknesses in policies, oversight and other internal controls increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/04/10/town-plattekill-information-technology-2025m-132State Police Bulletin No. SP-238
… Employees: Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the State Police … 2023 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/06/2023. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 07 or Bargaining Unit 17 who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-238-2023-state-police-hazardous-duty-payValley Stream Central High School District – Capital Assets (2025M-16)
… followed, which led to missing and inaccurate information in the District’s inventory system, assets that could not be … assets totaling $455,096 had key information missing in the inventory report, including missing or incorrect model … that 29 assets, which were all identified as disposed of in the District’s inventory record and had replacement costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/19/valley-stream-central-high-school-district-capital-assets-2025m-16